Canelo Alvarez Fighter Blog Week 1

Canelo Alvarez weighs in with his first Fighter Blog and discusses what it will be like to face an older Mosley.

by Canelo Alvarez Apr 13th, 2012

Mosley is the highest-profile fighter you will have fought, and even at age 40, he probably will be the biggest test you’ve faced. Is this too early in your career, too late or right on time for an opponent of his caliber?

Canelo Alvarez – This is exactly the right time in my career for this fight. I have been waiting for the opportunity to prove to the boxing world that I am a great fighter and I am ready for these kinds of matches. The 2011 fight where I defeated Cintron in the 5th round by TKO was a big moment for me. I spent the necessary time in the beginning of the fight feeling out Cintron, assessing what I had to do to win it. I proved that my power and speed are what makes me ready. I have incredible energy and the May 5th fight will prove just that. I remember back in 2005 I fought Abraham Gonzalez in my professional debut and there was a lot of pressure on me. I went out there and won, and proved what I will prove against Mosley. People might like to use my age against me, saying I’m too inexperienced to fight this kind of match. The truth is that I have been a fighter my entire life and if anything, my age is an asset. I look at other fighters my age and see pure aggression, but not tactical strategy. Look at any fight I’ve had with boxers and you’ll see just that. I am greatly looking forward to this challenge on May 5th, but in my head and soul, I know I will emerge the victor and put to rest any concern about who I am fighting. I want to fight the best fighters out there and win. I can do that.

Be sure to check out all of our Boxing Coverage here at CraveOnline leading up to the big fight, and also take a look at all of our Fighter Blogs written by the guys who step into the ring!

“Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto,” and Canelo Alvarez vs. Sugar Shane Mosley will take place Saturday, May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

One of boxing’s most fascinating stars, Mexico native Canelo Alvarez, who at the age of 21 holds a world super welterweight title belt, will be showcased on the all-new HBO feature presentation PORTRAIT OF A FIGHTER: CANELO ALVAREZ, set to premiere in prime time Thursday, April 12 (9:15 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO.